Goldman Sachs partners: The class of 2016

Goldman Sachs has named 84 staff to the rank of partner across the globe, including the highest percentage of women ever promoted.

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Goldman Sachs has named 84 staff to the rank of partner across the globe, including the highest percentage of women ever promoted.

The biennial round of promotions to one of the most coveted positions on Wall Street was announced on November 9. In 2014, the bank named 78 new partners, the second-smallest total since its 1999 IPO.

Nineteen of this year's class are women, marking the highest ever percentage (23%) of female MDs to be named partner in a promotion round. It means women now account for 16% of Goldman Sachs's total partner pool - another new high.

A quarter of this year's total class are based in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with another 14% based in Asia.

Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein said on the bank's website: "These appointments recognise some of the firm's most senior professionals and acknowledge their commitment to our franchise, people, culture and values."

He added: "We congratulate all those selected and look forward to their continued strong performance, contributions and leadership in the months and years ahead."